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Silver Airways expands Bahamian network with return to Nassau

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Silver Airways today announced it is further expanding its Bahamian network by resuming nonstop service to Nassau, Bahamas. Starting May 26, 2015, Silver Airways will operate nonstop flights to Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport from Tampa, Palm Beach, and Fort Myers, including: – Daily nonstop service between Tampa and ... <a title="Silver Airways expands Bahamian network with return to Nassau" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/silver-airways-expands-bahamian-network-with-return-to-nassau/" aria-label="Read more about Silver Airways expands Bahamian network with return to Nassau">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 5, 2016 · 3 min read

Delta CEO Anderson to retire

Delta Air Lines Board of Directors today announced that Richard H. Anderson has chosen to retire as CEO effective May 2, 2016. At that time, Mr. Anderson will be elevated to Executive Chairman of the Delta Air Lines Board of Directors. “Richard has been an outstanding leader and CEO. His unique combination of strategic and ... <a title="Delta CEO Anderson to retire" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/delta-ceo-anderson-to-retire/" aria-label="Read more about Delta CEO Anderson to retire">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 4, 2016 · 2 min read

Emirates goes non-stop Dubai-Auckland from March

Emirates has announced that it will start its first non-stop service from Dubai to Auckland on 1 March 2016, bringing many of its 38 European destinations and cities within just one-stop range of New Zealand through direct connections in Dubai. The new service will be in addition to the airline’s existing flights, meaning that Emirates ... <a title="Emirates goes non-stop Dubai-Auckland from March" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/emirates-goes-non-stop-dubai-auckland-from-march/" aria-label="Read more about Emirates goes non-stop Dubai-Auckland from March">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 4, 2016 · 4 min read

Azerbaijan Airlines resumes services between Baku and Barcelona

Azerbaijan Airlines announced the resumption of regular flights from Baku to Barcelona from June 18, 2016. Direct Baku-Barcelona-Baku flights will be operated every week on Saturdays. Flights will depart from Heydar Aliyev International Airport at 07:00 am Baku time, arriving to Barcelona El Prat Airport International Airport at 09:45 am local time. The return flights ... <a title="Azerbaijan Airlines resumes services between Baku and Barcelona" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/azerbaijan-airlines-resumes-services-between-baku-and-barcelona/" aria-label="Read more about Azerbaijan Airlines resumes services between Baku and Barcelona">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 3, 2016 · 1 min read

Boeing delivers first 787 Dreamliner to Saudia

Boeing and Saudia, Saudi Arabia’s national airline, today celebrated the triple delivery of two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and a 777-300ER (Extended Range). A third Dreamliner will be delivered to Saudia within the next week. The airline ordered eight 787-9s in 2010. Saudia is no stranger to such large deliveries. In December 1999, Boeing delivered three ... <a title="Boeing delivers first 787 Dreamliner to Saudia" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/boeing-delivers-first-787-dreamliner-to-saudia/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing delivers first 787 Dreamliner to Saudia">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 3, 2016 · 2 min read

KLM launches new service to Astana

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will expand its long-haul services to Kazakhstan by combining the current Almaty flights with service to the capital Astana. Service on the Amsterdam-Almaty-Astana route will start on 3 May 2016. Service to Almaty and Astana will be operated four times per week (Tuesdays, Wednesday, Fridays and Sundays), starting on 3 May, ... <a title="KLM launches new service to Astana" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/klm-launches-new-service-to-astana/" aria-label="Read more about KLM launches new service to Astana">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 3, 2016 · 1 min read

Pilots reach tentative agreement with GoJet Airlines

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Teamsters Local 618 and GoJet Airlines announced today that they have reached a tentative agreement on a five-year contract for approximately 500 pilots. The new tentative agreement contains improvements in work rules, benefits and pay. “The proposed agreement will be a positive influence for the GoJet pilots by bringing clarity ... <a title="Pilots reach tentative agreement with GoJet Airlines" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/pilots-reach-tentative-agreement-with-gojet-airlines/" aria-label="Read more about Pilots reach tentative agreement with GoJet Airlines">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 3, 2016 · 1 min read

Singapore Airlines’ first A350 XWB takes to the sky

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments The first A350-900 for Singapore Airlines yesterday completed its maiden flight over the skies of South West France. The aircraft, featuring the airline’s iconic livery, will now enter the final phase of production, including further ground checks and test flights, before being prepared for delivery in the coming weeks. ... <a title="Singapore Airlines’ first A350 XWB takes to the sky" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/singapore-airlines-first-a350-xwb-takes-to-the-sky/" aria-label="Read more about Singapore Airlines’ first A350 XWB takes to the sky">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 3, 2016 · 2 min read

Iberia increases flights to Montevideo

Iberia is strengthening increasing its commitment to Uruguay by increasing the frequency of its non-stop Madrid-Montevideo flights to five per week. Iberia’s new Airbus A330/200 MTOW 242t will be used for Montevideo flights starting in March. Iberia is the first airline to fly the new generation Airbus model, with a maximum capacity on take-off of ... <a title="Iberia increases flights to Montevideo" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/iberia-increases-flights-to-montevideo/" aria-label="Read more about Iberia increases flights to Montevideo">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 2, 2016 · 1 min read

Southwest Airlines appoints Grace D. Lieblein to its Board of Directors

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments The Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines has appointed Grace D. Lieblein as a member of the Board. Lieblein most recently served as Vice President, Global Quality for General Motors (GM), and has more than 20 years of experience in senior executive positions in the Automotive Industry. “Grace brings ... <a title="Southwest Airlines appoints Grace D. Lieblein to its Board of Directors" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/southwest-airlines-appoints-grace-d-lieblein-to-its-board-of-directors/" aria-label="Read more about Southwest Airlines appoints Grace D. Lieblein to its Board of Directors">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 2, 2016 · 2 min read